Public Hearing Set for Broward County Hospital Funding Changes

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL PROVIDER PARTICIPATION FUND ORDINANCE; AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); UPDATING THE ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE TO ADDRESS PROPOSED CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES WAIVER-RELATED HOSPITAL EXEMPTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ASSESSMENT PROCEEDS FOR ADDITIONAL MEDICAID SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Senator Nan H. Rich)

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Broward County officials are scheduling a public meeting to discuss updates to the local hospital funding program. This change adjusts how hospitals are assessed fees to better align with federal Medicaid rules and allows the county to use these funds for additional healthcare payment programs.

Why it matters

This ordinance affects how local hospitals are funded and how Medicaid services are supported within the county.

Key Facts

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